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Small Business Spotlight: Justin Hearn CPA Professional Corporation Justin Hearn owns and operates the Accounting, Tax and Consulting Firm in Joe Batt’s Arm, which is most commonly known here as Hearn Accounting Services. Justin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador and the Chartered Accounting designation from the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy. This designation is recognized internationally and requires him to maintain exceptionally high standards for professional development and ethics through continuous learning. This very technical industry is constantly evolving with new rules and regulations being announced frequently. Justin grew up in St. Joseph’s on the Avalon Peninsula’s Irish Loop. After graduation, he moved to St. John’s for his education and work prior to making Fogo Island home in 2017. He has experience working and advising companies across all industries, from small craft businesses/accommodators all the way to the some of the largest companies in the world in the technology and oil and gas sectors. Operating locally on Fogo Island to serve the community on-island, and the rest of the country remotely, Justin’s work focuses on business development and operations, accounting/bookkeeping services, preparation of financial statements, tax returns (personal, small business & corporate), CRA representation, and many other professional services. You can visit Justin at his office that serves the island year-round at 102 Main Road, Joe Batt’s Arm, above the Island Massage Therapy clinic! Personal tax season is just around the corner so definitely reach out to Justin if you have any questions in advance. He looks forward to serving you as our locally owned Accounting, Tax and Consulting firm!

🎉 Grand Opening of Fogo Island Central Park! 🎉 Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of Fogo Island Central Park! 🎀✂️ Mayor Shea, along with the three students who won the park-naming contest, will do the honors in officially opening the park to our community. 🏅🌟 This exciting event will also kick-off the Haunted Park celebrations—a perfect way to start your Halloween festivities! 🎃👻 Bring your friends and family, and let's mark this important milestone together. See you there!